Earth, Sun, Moon, and Beyond (Grades 3-5)
Web page: http://bit.do/smsp-earth-sun-moon
Grade levels: 3, 4, 5
Content areas: Career & Technical, Math, Science
Topics: STEM, smsp, Earth Science, Astronomy, Engineering
Related Standards : NGSS.5.ESS1.1, NGSS.5.ESS1.2, NGSS.3.5.ETS1.3, NGSS.3.5.ETS1.2, NGSS.3.5.ETS1.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1, CCSS.Math.Content.4.MD.A.3, CCSS.Math.Content.4.MD.A.2, CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.1
Type of resource: Lesson/Unit Plan
In this unit of study students will explore the relationships and patterns among the Earth, Sun, and Moon system in our solar system. Students will design, build, and test a model of a lunar rover. This unit integrates nine STEM attributes and was developed as part of the South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership's Teacher Leadership Team. Any instructional materials are included within this unit of study. Conditions of Use: Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0. Copyright Holder: Krista McIntosh